Why Join?
We all know that Halloween is more hustle than haunt, especially for little legs. By house two, someone’s already asking for a piggyback ride. But what if we could build up that walking stamina ahead of time?The 28-day Trick-or-Trek challenge is designed to do just that, turning daily movement into a fun, rewarding habit. According to research from the CDC and Harvard Health, habit formation begins with consistency, and walking just a little every day improves endurance, mood, and overall physical health for kids and adults!
As your local Family & Consumer Sciences (FCS) Agent, I’m here to cheer you on as we lace up, head out, and embrace October in all its spooky, silly glory.How It Works:
- Pick one walk per day from our 28-day Trick-or-Trek calendar.
- Track your progress by marking your calendars with stickers, crayons, or your favorite markers.
- Want more of a challenge? Add time, distance, or your own silly variations.
- Need to Modify? If a challenge becomes too challenging, create one that works for you and your crew, then mark off a spot on the calendar. (feel free to reach out for some ideas)
- Snap a photo of your crew and marked calendars. Even if you don’t get to them all, we would love to showcase your hard work.
- Email a photo & names to kristi_willard@ncsu.edu by November 5th to be featured in our celebration post!
Who Can Participate?
Everyone! Toddlers, teens, parents, teachers, and grandparents, you’re all invited. Whether you walk solo, with a pet bat, or your whole creepy crew, you’re part of the fun.Bonus points if you snap your victory photo in costume!The Treats:
- Strengthen walking endurance before Halloween night.
- Build lifelong healthy habits.
- Create spooky fun memories as a family or community.
- Get featured in our county-wide celebration post!
Download your calendar and get walking!
To connect, please email kristi_willard@ncsu.edu or call the Camden Extension Center at 252-331-7630.
